2005 Saab 9-5 2.2L Diesel · LC05 OGD
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2005. Recorded mileage 68,936 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC05 OGD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2023
- 68,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC05 OGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-5 (LC05 OGD) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LC05 OGD Mileage History
- 12/10/202266,034 mi
- 11/10/202368,936 mi+2,902 mi
Average of roughly 2,910 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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